WEST HARRISON AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Heli to the Hamptons: A Private Day of Mansions, Wine and Atlantic Surf
A private helicopter transfer from Manhattan to East Hampton Airport that pairs a curated day of Hamptons history, shopping, galleries, gourmet dining and wine tasting with views of 20 miles of uninterrupted Atlantic beach.
Heli to the Hamptons: A Private Day of Mansions, Wine and Atlantic Surf.
Few places in America carry the mythic pull of the Hamptons. This private experience begins with a helicopter flight from Manhattan to East Hampton Airport, followed by a day with a local concierge and climate-controlled luxury vehicle that threads history, art, shopping and seaside escape into a single eight-hour circuit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private Helicopter Transfer
Begin and end the day with roughly one-hour flights each way between Manhattan and East Hampton Airport aboard a private helicopter—the efficient spine of this Hamptons insider loop.
History, Galleries and Shopping
Spend the morning on a guided history tour of Sag Harbor or choose East Hampton’s boutiques and art galleries; the itinerary can be tailored to prioritize local history or upscale shopping and contemporary art.
Beaches, Champagne and Wine Country
A gourmet lunch with champagne and a private wine tasting in Bridgehampton Wine Country bookend visits to celebrity homes, a possible estate tour on request, and stretches of pristine Atlantic beaches totaling about 20 miles.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
This is a concentrated luxury loop: a morning helicopter hop into the Hamptons, a local concierge and climate‑controlled vehicle that shuttles you between Sag Harbor’s hidden corners, East Hampton’s galleries and boutiques, and Bridgehampton’s wineries, with a leisurely seaside lunch and time on the Atlantic shore before the return flight to Manhattan.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is best for—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This experience is available year‑round; total duration is approximately 8 hours with flights of about one hour each way.
Your private helicopter will depart from your preferred Manhattan heliport; the return is from East Hampton Airport.
On arrival at East Hampton Airport guests are met by a local concierge and transported in a climate‑controlled luxury vehicle for the day; lunch and private wine tastings are included as described.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the full experience?
Total duration is approximately 8 hours.
How long are the flights?
Flight time is approximately one hour each way.
Where does the helicopter depart from?
Your private helicopter will depart from your preferred Manhattan heliport.
Is the trip available year-round?
Yes — the experience is available year‑round.
Will I have ground transportation in the Hamptons?
Yes — on arrival you are met by a local concierge and provided a climate‑controlled luxury vehicle for the day.
Can the itinerary include private estate visits?
Yes — a visit to a quintessential Hamptons estate can be arranged upon request as part of the day.